Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Mount Baldy Road & Upper Mountain Baldy Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 195 min of walking

2. Continental Divide–Black Powder Pass, 4 saddles 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 87 min of walking

3. Galena Ditch Trail–Hannah's Way, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 460 min of walking

4. Barney Ford Trail–Hannah's Way, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2140 ft climb · 405 min of walking

5. Peak 8–Alpine Super Slide, 6 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2580 ft climb · 260 min of walking

6. Wise Mountain–American Gulch Road, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 371 min of walking

7. American Gulch Road & Middle Fork Of The Swan Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 276 min of walking

8. Overlook–American Gulch Road, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 282 min of walking

9. Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 9 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3060 ft climb · 324 min of walking

10. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 366 min of walking

11. Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 141 min of walking

12. Crystal Lake Road & Wheeler Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2280 ft climb · 216 min of walking